This is a repost from last year. These are still some of my favorites, and it just felt like a cozy post, perfect for a chilly day four days before Christmas.
*My favorite new-to-me Christmas song: Christmas Children by SHeDAISY. I couldn't tell you even one other song that this group of sisters sings. Even though this song was released on their album Brand New Year in 2000, I had never heard it until a couple days ago. You can listen to a clip on iTunes.
update 2009: I also like Tinsel Town from the same album.
*My favorite hot chocolate recipe: Creamy Hot Chocolate from Eagle Brand. I replace some of the water with milk. With whipped cream and sprinkles is all the better!
Photo from flickr.
*My favorite winter comfort: flannel sheets and a down comforter. Heavenly!
*My favorite Christmas movie (other than It's a Wonderful Life, of course): The Bishop's Wife from 1948.
*My new favorite Christmas cookie: Blackberry Sage Thumbprints from Better Homes and Gardens. I'm going to a cookie exchange tomorrow and I wanted to bring something new and unique, so I went out on a limb with these. They are really lovely! The sage adds an interesting, almost floral note that pairs well with the blackberry preserves.
*My favorite family activity: Friday Pizza Movie Night. Virtually every Friday night we have pizza and watch a movie together, and have been doing so for about six years. Usually I make homemade pizza, but sometimes we order (like tonight). We throw a foam mattress on the floor for the kids, turn out the lights, and lounge around together. We do it all year, but it's especially cozy in the winter.
*My favorite hot chocolate recipe: Creamy Hot Chocolate from Eagle Brand. I replace some of the water with milk. With whipped cream and sprinkles is all the better!
Photo from flickr.*My favorite winter comfort: flannel sheets and a down comforter. Heavenly!
*My favorite Christmas movie (other than It's a Wonderful Life, of course): The Bishop's Wife from 1948.
*My new favorite Christmas cookie: Blackberry Sage Thumbprints from Better Homes and Gardens. I'm going to a cookie exchange tomorrow and I wanted to bring something new and unique, so I went out on a limb with these. They are really lovely! The sage adds an interesting, almost floral note that pairs well with the blackberry preserves.
*My favorite family activity: Friday Pizza Movie Night. Virtually every Friday night we have pizza and watch a movie together, and have been doing so for about six years. Usually I make homemade pizza, but sometimes we order (like tonight). We throw a foam mattress on the floor for the kids, turn out the lights, and lounge around together. We do it all year, but it's especially cozy in the winter.
update 2009: since this Friday is Christmas, this will be a special Pizza Movie Night. Sounds like a good night for a Christmas movie marathon!
Photo from flickr.
Photo from flickr.
6 comments:
Love your idea for a Friday Christmas movie marathon/pizza party. :) I think we'll be at my mom's for the afternoon and maybe I can get everyone to watch A Christmas Story (my favorite). ;)
Love The Bishop's Wife! Can't go wrong with Cary Grant or Loretta Young!
Happy Holidays to you!
Melinda
Oh! That's sounds so great. What a lovely tradition. Have a Merry Christmas!
We absolutely LOVE the SheDaisy Christmas Album - though my favorite would be The Secret of Christmas. :D
A very merry Christmas to you and your family. We have the berry sage thumbprints in common. They are my hubby's favorite cookie!
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